A dramatic power struggle erupted on Tuesday at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat in Abuja as Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike faced off against Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed in a tense bid to take control of the party’s headquarters.
Reports indicate that security operatives loyal to both rival camps clashed violently in a bid to assert dominance at the secretariat.
Chaos swept through the Wuse Zone 5 area as volleys of teargas filled the air and the confrontation spiraled into a full-blown standoff.
Governor Makinde arrived at the premises with Taofeek Arapaja, the newly elected National Secretary.
However, inside the building, Wike held firm with Samuel Anyanwu—the embattled incumbent—who continues to insist that his tenure remains valid until December 8, 2025.
The unfolding crisis has deepened unease within the PDP, with several party stakeholders accusing the Police of abandoning neutrality at a time when the party’s leadership battle is reaching a boiling point.
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